College of Business

Physical Location:
College of Business
Bayboro Station
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg Florida 33701
Phone: 727-873-4154
Fax: 727-873-4192

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Top Ten Reasons to attend the USF St. Petersburg College Of Business

10.  Preparing MBAs for success!

The MBA Essentials program is uniquely designed as an efficient method to convey basic business concepts among students.

9.  Network through student organizations

Students are given the chance to network and make friends by joining the Student Business Organization, one of the many student organizations offered at USF St. Petersburg.   

8.  Study Abroad in Asia

Be sure to check out all the study abroad opportunities offered by the COB. Students can travel to China, Thailand and Cambodia or Guatamala in the upcoming year, plus recieve credit hours for the trip!

7.  Small Class Sizes

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USFSP features small classes taught by qualified experts in their business field.  Business students have the choice of majoring in accounting, economics, marketing, management, information systems, finance, or general business.  We also offer an undergraduate minor in international business.

6.  Pioneer of Corporate Social Responsibility in Florida

USF St. Petersburg is one of the only universities in Florida that offers an MBA focusing on ethics and responsible financial reporting through the Social Responsibility and Corporate Reporting Program.

5.  Program of Distinction

Through both discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary class exercises based in the Program of Distinction, students are encouraged to develop into socially responsible business professionals in the future.

4.  Location! Location! Location!

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The College of Business building is located on the shores of Tampa Bay and is beautiful waterfront property.  Students can study beside the water, or even join the USF Sailing Team!

3.  You are a name, not a number

With undergraduate class sizes rarely over 50, your professors know you by name - not by your student ID number.

2.  AACSB Accredited

The College of Business is AACSB Accredited and the Program of Accountancy is separately accredited through AACSB.  Only 15% of business programs are accredited worldwide through AACSB, the premier accrediting body for business schools.

1.  Nationally Recognized MBA Program

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The MBA Program was ranked #34 in the 'Global 100 Ranking' by Beyond Grey Pinstripes for preparing students for social and environmental stewardship.

 


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